Under the pen name T. Kingfisher, Ursula Vernon crafts adult fiction that often blurs genre lines, delving into the complexities of the human psyche with a blend of sharp insight and unexpected humor. Her narratives create worlds that feel both familiar and strangely alien, prompting readers to contemplate the intricacies of relationships and their place within them. Kingfisher's distinctive voice is marked by a profound empathy and a unique ability to weave the ordinary with the extraordinary, much like one might encounter in a garden. Her work invites a thoughtful exploration of life's peculiar wonders.
In Paris, there is a cafe, elegantly furnished with polished wooden tables and an awning of striped gold and green, whose walls are filled with vintage posters advertising drinks such as Green Fairy Liqueur, Mermaid Madeira and Red Devil Lemonade. The cafe is owned by Monsieur Moutarde, and Monsieur Moutarde has made an extraordinary discovery.
A charming, magical and sweet-filled adventure, continuing the story of Madeleine, Madame Pamplemousse and Camembert the cat
'In the city of Paris, on the banks of the river, tucked away down a winding alley, there is a shop .' Madeleine's life of drudgery changes when she discovers the culinary delights of Madame Pamplemousse's marvellous shop. A fairy tale for gourmands of all ages.